50% SALE

http://kellykuseldesigns.com/ is pleased to announce it's 50% SALE on all selected items. Please see the sales items page to see our great selection of jewellery - quality without the cost!

But beware this is for a limited time only.  Go on treat yourself!

Free for an Hour

Ahh, I feel all alone at the moment.  Amelie went off this morning on her very first school trip to a Butterfly Farm.  She was soooo excited that she was up at 6am (thats not unusual to be honest),  Got herself dressed! and then for the next 2hrs continually asked 'Are we going yet?'.  Now I have just dropped of Isla, my ickle 2yr old, for a trial at her pre-school (sob)  It's only for an hour, but it feels really strange not having anyone to tell 'leave that alone' 'Don't touch that' etc.  Ahh bet she's loving it.  Think I need to relax and enjoy my cuppa.  The dog even seems relaxed.  It's toooooo quiet

When, Why, How??????

OK, I think I've had my website running for nearly a year. 

I've been putting all the hard effort in, making jewellery, taking pictures (then erasing them as I thought they were tripe), costing jewellery plus trying to get some networking on the computer, blah, blah.  Now, I'm the first one to admit I'm impatient, but when does all the hard work start paying off????  I'm getting frustrated at checking my computer every day, to just glance if that special someone has placed an order, or at least enquired about something?  But no, nothing - diddly squat. 

I must admit i'm not very good at letting people know what I'm doing. Not many of my friends know.  I guess I just feel a bit silly telling them, well it's not a 'proper' job is it.  Then from the people who do know, I get the all important question 'Have you sold anything yet?' . So thats another thing, how can I tell people I make jewellery, yet have to admit that I haven't actually sold anything?

I'm waffling again.  It's just that I've been doing all the things that I've been advised to, but nothing is happening.  How long has anybody else had to wait before a sale?

Penny Dog Jewellery by Kerry Wilkinson

While I'm still trying to take my photos (finally managed to get a decent camera - yeah!) I came across this website , purely by accident really, but absolutely love the jewellery.  I''d never heard of resin before and now i've seen what can be done I really want to have a go.

Kerry creates jewellery by sourcing objects/materials and after placing them in a mould, pours resin over them.  After this has dried, she drills, fills, polishes and varnishes the it to create a simple yet fantastic piece of jewellery.  Kerry uses all different items, from recycled fabric to a Dib Dab sweet packet!

To be honest theres too many to choose from, but I think one of my favourites would have to be the round vintage yellow flower pendant from her new collection as well as her gorgeous collection of bangles.

Kerry also makes bracelets from beautiful fabrics and is designed to fit snugly around the wrist.

You can also purchase resin jewellery supplies, books & buttons and for every piece of jewellery sold £1 is donated to the Retired Greyhound Trust. So you get a wonderful unique piece of jewellery and get to help a good cause.

New Items

God, I hate taking pictures.  Not matter what I do they never come out as I wanted. Anyway  I have been busy over the past few weeks making some new pieces of jewellery that I hope to put on the website over the weekend.  I'm still fairly new to Silver Clay, so please feel free to let me know what you think.

FLOWER PENDANT

This is exactly what it says really.  It's strung onto a sterling silver trace chain - i think 18".  There will be matching earrings and a ring to follow soon.

SHINING STAR PENDANT

This pendant is strung onto a sterling silver cable chain, about 16".  I think that the picture may have come out a bit too shiny.

Now, I really like the way this pendant turned out, but I can't think of a name for it.  The pattern I used reminds me of leaves, but still not sure.  Will have to have a think about this one.  Also strung onto a sterling silver cable chain.

Oval Link Earrings

I'm really disappointed by this photo as you can see a reflection in them (but on the good side it shows you how hard i worked to get them that shiny! lol). I really like these earrings and the way they turned out - felt quite smug when they were finished.

Will start making some more next week and try to keep the Blog updated.  I do have to keep reminding myself to do these things,  I get carried away with making the jewellery and forget about everything else.

Anyway off to the land of nod soon.  Would love to know what people think out there,

Beautiful Beaded Jewellery by Jade Jewellery

Another website I have come across while doing my research etc, Jade Jewellery They offer a unique collection of jewellery using semi-precious stones, funky beads, shells, pearls and crystals.

I love their collection of Charm Bracelets .Very fashionable and up to the minute designs.  You will find some in silver and others using stones such as Rose Quartz and Fluorite.

The website also has an informative list on all the stones and their meanings.

All orders are delivered in 7 days and are sent First Class Recorded Delivery.

Gorgeous Silver Jewellery by Corazon Latino

Corazon Latino (which means Latino Heart) was created by Cath D'Arcy back in 2004, while studying Spanish in Mexico. After meeting some local silversmiths and loving the jewellery they made she decided to create her own range. After 18 months of hard work the website was born, offering a range of striking of unusual handmade silver jewellery made by wonderful craftsmen and women.

The silverbracelets are exceptionally beautiful and you can really see the attention to detail in all of these pieces.

Also check out their New Designs For 2010 . Again, with great attention to detail and all in glorious silver. I think the my favourite would have to be the Venus Twisted Heart Silver Necklace. I lover the way the design flows - beautiful!

The range costs between £25 to £250 and offers free uk delivery within 2 working days.